Hairdresser&#39;s chair tray attachment



Ap 1966 M. s. DANNER' 3,245,716

HAIRDRESSER'S CHAIR TRAY ATTACHMENT Filed July 27, 1964 Fig. 2 /6 Myrtle S. Dunner INVENTOR.

United States Patent 6 3,245,716 HAIRDRESSERS CHAIR TRAY ATTACHMENT Myrtle S. Danner, Highway 67, Pfafftown, N.C. Filed July 27, 1964, Ser. No. 385,296 4 Claims. (Cl. 297-163) The present invention relates to equipment and appliances which, generally speaking, are associated with beauty salons, hairdressing studios, hair styling emporiums and the like and pertains, more particularly, to a novel special purpose tray and means whereby the same is mounted for use in a unque manner on the backrest of the patrons chair.

Leisurely treatment of a patrons scalp, coiffure and wig problemscalls for surroundings in an atmosphere of expert attention and service by professional stylists and this, in turn, involves updating of salon chairs which has, of course, posed a problem. To the ends desired and looking toward a partial solution efforts have been made in the art to minimize confusion between the hair shampooing and styling steps which has necessitated, of course, ways and means to accommodatingly and conveniently hold small articles such as curlers, clips, hairpins, hair and scalp treating solutions, cotton, comb and brush and so on. Persons conversant with the state of the art to which the invention relates are aware that many and varied styles and forms of utility trays for beauty parlors and the like have been devised and offered for use. While such prior art adaptations are no doubt possessed of certain meritorious and commercial advantages, they have apparently not, despite such circumstances, met with widespread adoption and use. It follows that the objective in the instant matter is to structurally, functionally and in other Ways improve upon prior art article holding trays and means whereby the same may be mounted in one manner or another on the backrest of the customers chair,

In carrying out the principles of the present invention the tray itself is simple and practical, can be bodily attached and removed with a minimum of effort and expenditure of time and can be kept in an acceptably sanitary state by subjecting the same to periodical cleaning and sanitizing.

Not only is the tray itself an innovation, it is adjustable in a vertical up and down plane for required height, is shiftable back and forth in a horizontal plane on supporting and bracketing means therefor. Accordingly, it can be placed in a position directly behind the backrest and the head of the customer or can be pushed either to the left or right of the backrest to accommodate the working and servicing requirements of the busy stylist or operator as the case may be,

Novelty is predicated on an 'arcuate or an equivalent tray of appropriate material and size having a multipurpose receptacle portion of the articles to be accommodated. More particularly, however, novelty is predicated on a novel bracket on which the slotted bottom fthe tray is adjnstably and detachably mounted and which bracket inturn is detachably and adjustably connected with another bracket, the last-named bracket being detachably and adjustably mounted on a socket member or equivalent fixture means provided therefor on the back of the cu-mtomers.

These together with other objects and advantages which will become subsequently apparent reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout, and in which:

FIGURE 1 is a view in perspective showing the backrest portion of a beauty salon hair styling or equivalent chair with the patron or occupant seated therein and which,

a pair of companion brackets.

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more particularly, shows the novel multipurpose or small article tray and how it is constructed and mounted for feasible use;

FIGURE 2 is a view on an enlarged scale with parts appearing in section and elevation and taken on the plane of the line 2-2 of FIGURE 1 looking in the direction of the arrows;

FIGURE 3 is a bottom plan view of the tray with component parts of the brackets and with a portion of the grooved underneath side of the tray broken away and appearing in section;

FIGURE 4 is a view in perspective of one of the brackets which may be distinguished as the upper one of two companion brackets; and

FIGURE 5 is a view in perspective showing a modified tray construction.

Referring now to the views of the drawing and more particularly to FIGS. 1 and 2 it will be noted that the vertical backrest of the beauty salon or equivalent chair is denoted by the numeral 8.

It will be understood that the particulars or details of the chair are of no moment except and insofar as the backrest for the chair constitutes a contributory compo nent of the overall combination. The backrest shown happens to be of an artistic hourglass design which is in use in certain hairdressing establishments. This backrest, like the backrest of a barbers chair is provided with means which is employed normally to accommodate an adjustable and detachable headrest (not shown). Advantage of the headrest arrangement is taken by removing the same and substituting the novel tray and bracket means for mounting the same. The backrest is accordingly provided fixture means which, more specifically, comprises a simple fixed socket member 10 having a setscrew 12 provided with a suitably knurled fingergrip {14.

The novel tray is denoted as a structural entity by the numeral 16 and is made from moldable plastic or equivalent durable colorful and inexpensive material. The tray is substantially arcuate in top and bottom plan and is of the desired curvature or arcuat-ion shown in FIG. 1. The tray comprises a generally flat or horizontal bottom 18 having an upstanding endless marginal outwardly flaring wall or rim 20. In carrying out the principles of the invention the underneath median part of the bottom 18 is provided with a longitudinally curved openended groove or slot which may be said to be substantially T-sha-ped in cross-section. The main groove or slot is denoted at 21 and the entrance thereto is denoted at 2-2. This grooved or channeled bottom serves to accommodate the arcuate or longitudinally bowed member 24 of the upper bracket 26 of the dual bracket tray adapter and attaching means.

The means for detachably and adjustably associating the multipurpose tray 16 with the fixture means 10, 12 and 14 on the backrest 8 is broadly referred to as adapter means. More specifically, this adapter means comprises One bracket which may be called the lower bracket is of one piece construction and is denoted by the numeral 23. The other bracket, the one already referred to, is the upper bracket 26. The lower bracket 28 has a vertical leg which is rigid and rectangular in cross-section and is denoted by the numeral 30 and this leg is proportioned and so made that it is operable through the slot or socket in the socket fixture 10. This is perhaps best shown in FIG. 2. The entire bracket 28 can be raised or lowered or removed and the setscrew 12 can .be operated to control the functioning and use of the bracket 28. The upper end portion of the bracket is also provided with a leg 32 which is at right angles to the leg 30 and is connected thereto by way of connecting bends or bent portions 34 and 36. The portion 36 is at right angles to the leg 28 and parallel to the leg. 32 whereby to thus position one end portion 38 of the leg 32 over the marginal portion 40 of the backrest. This leg 32 serves to accommodate a horizontal sleeve 42 which is joined to the median underneath portion of the arcuate bracket 24 by way of a connecting web 44. (FIG. 4).

It will be evident that the grooved portions 21 and 22 of the underneath side 23 of the tray are mounted on the arcuate horizontal member 24 of the bracket 26. As-. suming that the sleeve 42 has been mounted on the leg 32 as is shown in FIGS.- 1 and 2 in particular, it Will be evident that the tray 16 can be shoved to the right or left of the position of the attendant or operator (not shown) when the tray is not necessarily in use or when it should be so located tothe position of the operator. that it will be handy and yet not in the way. It can be placed immediately behind the brackrest with the left and right halves thereof in the approximate position and relationship illustrated in FIG; 1. 'Also the tray 16 and its complemental bracket 26 can be raised and lowered by simply adjusting the leg 30' of the backrest attaching bracket 28 up or down. It follows that the position of the tray as to height can be regulated. The tray can be shifted toward or from the user and can be completely removed if desired. The overall construction is thought to be a simple and practical advance in the art and will serve the purposes for which it is intended and accordingly achieves results which are apparently not attainable by similar prior art trays and attaching devices. For example, by leaving the tray attached by bracket means to the chair promotes a saving of time and labor and is satisfactory to both the patron and operators. By reducing confusion in the transition step from -a shampooing job to a 'hair styling job time is saved. Thefeature of horizontal shifting or oscillation of the tray permits the latter to function where it is needed at all times and without being in the way of either the occupant of the chair or the hair stylist. When it is removed it can be placed or set in a flat position on a table or other support surface. Due to the shape and horizontal osci lation features of the tray different size trays can be used according to the size of the articles to be stored temporarily therein. It will be evident therefore that a tray constructed as herein disclosed is believed to be such that it will surpass and supplant other prior art adaptations. The fact is the construction is well balanced and consequently it is possessed of the desired eye, appeal, a factor which is important in the decor of hair styling emporiums.

It is submitted that a consideration of the specification in conjunction with the clairnswill enable the reader to obtain a clear and comprehensive understanding gf the construction, the teatures and advantages and manner of using the invention.

It can be added that the tray 16 can be modified to be more along the lines of the adaptation denoted at 16a in FIG. 5 where it will be seen that the tray proper comprises a smaller receptacle denoted at 46 and having a rim 48 and a bottom T-shaped channel or groove 50 formed therein to permit the same to -be mounted on the curvate bar of the bracket 26. In this modification a small article shell? is provided at oneend, is of appropriate design and dimension, is denoted at 52, and is an intergral part'of the tray. The margin thereof may be reinforced if desired by a rigidifying bead denoted generally at 54.

The toregoing is considered as illustrative. only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described,.and accordingly all. suitablemodifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed as new is as follows:

1. A beauty salon chair attachment comprising, a first bracket having a vertical leg detachably and adjustably connectible to an attaching fixture provided therefor on the backrest of said chair, a horizontal leg joined to an upper end of said vertical leg and disposed at right angles thereto, a second bracket. having a sleeve adjustably and detachably mounted on said horizontal leg, said second bracket also having a horizontal. adapter member affixed to said sleeve, and an article tray having a bottom provlded with an open-ended keying groove, said adapter member being fitted and keyed in said groove and said tray being slidingly adjustable on said member.

2. The combination of claim 1, and wherein said adapter member is arcuate in plan, said tray being likewise .arcuate in plan and .said groove corresponding in arcuity to said adapter member. 7

- 3.. The structure defined in claim 2, and wherein said sleeve is joined to said adapter member midway between the ends of said member by a connecting web, said web being slidably keyed in said groove and said groove being T-shaped in cross-section.

4. A beauty salonchair attachment comprising a first bracket having a vertical leg adapted. to be detachably and adjustably mounted on the back of the chair by way of an attaching fixture provided therefor on the back of the chair, a horizontal leg having one end portion integrally joined with an upper end of the vertical leg through the medium of cooperating bent portions, said horizontal leg having substantially equal half-portions projecting forwardlly and rearwardly, respectively, of the axis of said vertical leg, and a second bracket, said second bracket embodying a sleeve which is adjustably and detachably mounted on said horizontal leg, said second bracket also having a horizontal elongated adapter member, the intermediate portion of the bottom of saidadapter member being joined by a web to an upper portion of said sleeve, saidadapter member being arcuate in plan and having substantially even half-portions overhanging and projecting equally toward the left and right, respectively, of said sleeve as well as the vertical and horizontal legs of said first bracket,said adapter member being of a length to permit the horizontally elongated article tray to be detachably and adjustably mounted thereon.

References (Jited by the: Examiner UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,232,757 7/1917 Berkey 108--137 X 1,324,503 12/1919 Hirsch 297161 1,516,795 11/1924 Schwarting 248276 2,112,669 3/1938 Halas 297182 2,139,309 12/1938 Linden: 297-19l X 2,267,861 12/1941 Haley 297-191 X 2,446,483 8/1948 Martin- 297407 2,803,292 8/1957 Nyberg 297191 X 2,818,585 1/1958 Campbell 297182 X 2,951,531 9/1960 Dantes 297182 FOREIGN PATENTS 613,462 1/1961 Canada.

FRANK B. SHERRY, Primary Examiner. 

1. A BEAUTY SALON CHAIR ATTACHMET COMPRISING, A FIRST BRACKET HAVING A VERTICAL LEG DETACHABLY AND ADJUSTABLY CONNECTIBLE TO AN ATTACHING FIXTURE PROVIDED THEREFOR ON THE BACKREST OF SAID CHAIR, A HORIZONTALD LEG JOINED TO AN UPPER END OF SAID VERTICAL LEG AND DIPOSED AT RIGHT ANGLES THERETO, A SECOND BRACKET HAVING A SLEEVE ADJUSTABLY AND DETACHABLY MOUNTED ON SAID HORIZONTAL LEG, SAID SECOND BRACKET ALSO HAVING A HORIZONTAL ADAPTER MEMBER AFFIXED TO SAID SLEEVE, AND AN ARTICLE TRAY HAVING A BOTTOM PRO- 